LVP products, along with cheaper alternatives(laminate) are very easy to install on a FLAT surface. 

Phoenix is the place to be, and will continue to grow in popularity over the coming years. 

But STRs still seem like a better bet than many alternatives.

We have 30k we can invest, right now we are looking at Houston and Cleveland, here is what we found and are asking for some advice or ideas on which would be a better investment for usClevelandPros: cheaper, cash flow is higherCons: most of the houses we looked at seem pretty damaged and old, may need a lot of fixes, less popular, less appreciation HoustonPros: populated, more jobs, (easier to find tenants?)

I run an articles page and one of my most popular articles is one titled 'You Don't Need a Financial Planner'.

But buying in petersburg VA is popular because of the low cost to buy.

East Memphis is really popular the more south you go.

If you work with a list broker, they can suggest some good list alternatives. 

It also seems likely that any future changes to these policies will come with a grandfather clause.I have looked at STR in Southern Pines zoning ordinance and while it does not state a minimum lease length, It permits the operation of a Bed an Breakfast (with conditions), but it also specifically defines a BNB as being the primary dwelling of the owner.I too would expect a wave of ordinance through areas where STRs are becoming popular.

Another possible better alternative is business financing or a portfolio loan with these properties as collateral.